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14. Lightning — For added protection for this TV/
VCR receiver during a lightning storm, or when it
is left unattended and unused for long periods of
time, unplug it from the wall outlet and discon-
nect the antenna or cable system. This will pre-
vent damage to the TV/VCR due to lightning and
power-line surges.
15. Power Lines — An outside antenna system
should not be located in the vicinity of overhead
power lines or other electric light or power cir-
cuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or
circuits. When installing an outside antenna sys-
tem, extreme care should be taken to keep from
touching such power lines or circuits as contact
with them might be fatal.
16. Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets
and extension cords as this can result in a risk of
fire or electric shock.
17. Object and Liquid Entry — Never push objects
of any kind into this TV/VCR through openings
as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
short out parts that could result in a fire or elec-
tric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the
TV/VCR.
18. Servicing — Do not attempt to service this TV/
VCR yourself as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
19. Damage Requiring Service — Unplug this TV/
VCR from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged
or frayed.
a. If liquid has been spilled or objects have
fallen into the TV/VCR.
b. If the TV/VCR has been exposed to rain or
water.
c. If the TV/VCR does not operate normally
by following the operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions, as improper adjust-
ment of other controls may result in damage
and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the TV/VCR to
its normal operation.
d. If the TV/VCR has been dropped or the
cabinet has been damaged.
e. When the TV/VCR exhibits a distinct
change in performance — this indicates a
need for service.
20. Replacement Parts — When replacement parts
are required, be sure the service technician has
used replacement parts, specified by the manu-
facturer, that have the same characteristics as
the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may
result in fire, electric shock, injury to persons or
other hazards.
21. Safety Check — Upon completion of any ser-
vice or repairs to this TV/VCR, ask the service
technician to perform routine safety checks to
determine that the TV/VCR is in proper operat-
ing condition.
22. Heat — This TV/VCR product should be situ-
ated away from heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other products (includ-
ing amplifiers) that produce heat.
Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose this product to rain or moisture.
This symbol is intended to alert you to the pres-
ence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within
the product’s enclosure that might be of suffi-
cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock. Do not open the product’s case.
This symbol is intended to inform you that im-
portant operating and maintenance instructions
are included in the literature accompanying this
product.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICE-
ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC-
ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
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